Future-Proofing Your Career with BPM+: Staying Ahead of Process Management Trends

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Faculty Member BPMInstitute.org, Founder/CEO of Stratiza, Stratiza
George Barlow is currently Founder and CEO at Stratiza, a strategic and creative services company. Previous roles include Chief Sales Officer at Trisotech, a global leader in digital enterprise solutions, Vice President of BPM and Cloud Solutions for AgilePoint, Director of Sales at Bosch Software Innovations, CEO at Cloud Harbor, Inc. and seven years at Appian Corporation. Prior to joining Appian Mr. Barlow held posts as Senior VP, Technology and Operations at iBeacon.com and as Sr. VP, Healthcare Information Technology at ProVantage Health Services, Inc. He has been part of many successful major projects at organizations such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Telus, Concur Technologies, Manulife Financial/John Hancock, Merck & Co., CVS Caremark and Walgreens. Mr. Barlow is a Faculty Member of BPMInstitute.org and DBIZInstitute.org and holds the Certified Business Process Management Professional Certification as well as the Business and Technical Professional Advanced OMG Certified Expert in BPM certifications. Mr. Barlow is also a frequent speaker at industry events and has published numerous articles, white papers and blogs about BPM and Cloud Computing.
Editor & Founder, BPMInstitute.org, BAInstitute.org and DBIZInstitute.org
With over 25 years experience building and creating professional communities, Gregg Rock is recognized as an industry leader in professional training and education vital to helping enterprise organizations support their transformation initiatives. His work has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Financial Times, CIO Magazine, and New York Times. Throughout his career Gregg has developed communities, hosted executive networking forums and the formation of advisory boards on topics ranging from IT security and outsourcing to multimedia and Y2K, but is most widely associated with his accomplishments in the areas of Business Process Management (BPM), Digital Business (DBiz), Business Architecture (BA), and Cloud Computing. BPM in particular is a widely accepted approach for designing enterprise organizational and information systems. This focus on process-related skills is creating demand for BPM content, collaboration, and training resources by corporations—a niche Gregg has spent years to fill. In 1997, Gregg founded BrainStorm Group and the network of BrainStorm Communities, consisting of discipline-specific web portals for BPM, BA, and SOA practitioners to network and receive education, professional training online and through live in-person events. This has enabled over 100,000 practitioners from over 125 countries to collaborate and share best practices, online and face-to-face. BrainStorm Communities feature a comprehensive suite of member services including newsletters, discussion groups, blogs, virtual and live events, live and online training, certificate programs, and professional certification. During his tenure, Gregg has produced more than 100 industry events in North America, South America, EMEA, and Australia attended by over 300,000 professionals. He led the development of the Certified Business Process Management Professional program. Harnessing the collective intelligence of leading BPM subject matter experts, this certification establishes an objective evaluation of a BPM professional’s knowledge, skill, and ability. He recently led the launch of BrainStorm's newest Community, focused on Digital Business and Transformation - DBizInstitute.org. Gregg also earned his private pilot license in 1991 and remains an active member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). When not flying, he’s active in his community and enjoys coaching little league, soccer, and lacrosse for his children.

Future-Proofing Your Career with BPM+: Staying Ahead of Process Management Trends

In an era where businesses are rapidly evolving, process management professionals must stay ahead of the curve. The rise of automation, digital transformation, and AI-driven decision-making is pushing organizations to rethink their approach to managing business processes. If you want to future-proof your career, you need to embrace the next step in process management: BPM+.

While BPMN has been an industry standard for years, BPM+ goes further by combining the strengths of BPMN, DMN, and CMMN. This powerful trio allows professionals to not only design processes but also automate decision-making and manage dynamic, case-based workflows. In this article, we’ll explore why mastering BPM+ is key to staying ahead in the world of process management and how it future-proofs your career.

The Growing Need for Adaptive Process Management

Business environments are becoming more complex and unpredictable. Whether it’s new regulations, market shifts, or changes in consumer behavior, companies must be agile in their response. Traditional process management frameworks like BPMN offer structured workflows but often lack the flexibility needed to adapt to these rapid changes.

That’s where BPM+ comes in.

With its combination of BPMN, DMN, and CMMN, BPM+ provides a holistic framework that helps organizations:

  • Automate workflows: BPM+ leverages BPMN to automate routine tasks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficiency and reducing human error.
  • Enable intelligent decision-making: DMN allows organizations to automate business decisions based on predefined rules and real-time data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Handle dynamic, case-based processes: CMMN enables companies to manage processes that are less structured and more dynamic, such as customer service or regulatory compliance.

By mastering BPM+, professionals can help their organizations become more agile, responsive, and efficient—key attributes for staying competitive in today’s market.

Automation and AI: The Next Frontier

Automation is becoming increasingly important as businesses look to streamline operations and reduce costs. However, automation is not limited to simple, repetitive tasks. With advancements in AI and machine learning, businesses are now automating complex decision-making processes and adapting workflows in real-time.

BPM+ is uniquely suited to support this shift. By integrating DMN into your process management framework, you can build intelligent systems that make data-driven decisions without human intervention. For example, a DMN model can automate decisions on loan approvals, inventory management, or customer segmentation—all based on real-time data and pre-set business rules.

This level of automation is not just a trend—it’s the future. Professionals who master BPM+ and its ability to integrate decision-making will be well-positioned to lead their organizations through this next phase of digital transformation.

Leveraging CMMN for Complex, Adaptive Processes

One of the key advantages of BPM+ is its inclusion of CMMN, a case management framework designed for handling processes that don’t follow a rigid, predefined structure. CMMN is ideal for industries like healthcare, finance, and legal services, where processes often require human judgment and adaptation.

By mastering CMMN, process professionals can build systems that are flexible enough to manage exceptions, handle unpredictable events, and respond to unique case requirements. For example:

  • In healthcare, CMMN can be used to manage patient care plans, where each case may require different treatments, interventions, and follow-ups based on individual needs.
  • In finance, CMMN can handle regulatory compliance, ensuring that cases are managed in line with evolving laws and standards.

As organizations look to improve their ability to handle complex, adaptive processes, professionals with expertise in CMMN will become increasingly valuable.

Why BPM+ is Critical for Career Growth

Adopting BPM+ isn’t just about keeping up with industry trends—it’s about positioning yourself as a leader in the process management space. With BPM+ on your resume, you’ll be equipped to:

Drive Digital Transformation: BPM+ is at the heart of digital transformation efforts. By mastering BPM+, you’ll be able to lead initiatives that automate processes, optimize decision-making, and integrate new technologies like AI and cloud computing.

  • Increase Your Earning Potential: As businesses seek out professionals who can help them navigate complex processes and adopt modern technologies, BPM+ expertise will be in high demand—leading to higher salaries, promotions, and leadership opportunities.
  • Broaden Your Professional Skill Set: BPM+ is more than just a toolset—it’s a comprehensive framework that covers a wide range of process management skills. From workflow automation to decision modeling and case management, BPM+ gives you the tools to handle any business challenge.
  • Stay Relevant in a Changing Market: The future of process management is automation, AI, and adaptive case management. By mastering BPM+, you ensure that your skills are aligned with the future needs of the industry.

Conclusion: Make BPM+ Your Competitive Advantage

The future of business process management is here, and BPM+ is leading the charge. By embracing this next-generation framework, you can ensure that your career stays ahead of the curve. Whether you’re looking to lead digital transformation efforts, increase your earning potential, or simply stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry, BPM+ is the key to unlocking your potential.

Don’t wait for the future to pass you by. Start mastering BPM+ today and position yourself as a leader in the process management space.

Learn more:

Explore the BPM+ Certificate here: https://www.bpminstitute.org/product/bpm-specialist-code-specialist-certificate-program-bpms/

Take the BPM+ Self-Assessment here: https://www.bpminstitute.org/qsm_quiz/bpm-skills-self-assessment-2/

 

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